Re: Front License Plates

Hi Ralph,I use the device from www.moweraxle.com which uses the tow hook mount on the front bumper. I do not use it year round but rather when I go in for annual inspections. Takes just a few minutes to install.

Re: Front License Plates

Have you considered modifying a bracket so the screws are driven _UP_ward instead if horizontally? Holes will not be visible when you sell.

Some states have loopholes in their plate display laws. I hear some do not care even if plate is inside car on front dash as long as it is horizontal. Rules are on state's website somewhere. If so, no passenger means plate on dash.

Re: Front License Plates

LOL! MMD, you crack me up!

I did see a Corvette Z06 not too long ago with the brackets exactly as you'd described. I asked him how he did that. He told me of a place that sells them and promised to email me that information but to date I haven't gotten anything. Oh well...

Re: Front License Plates

Quote:atomic80 said:LOL! MMD, you crack me up!

Thanks A80. LOL. I'm glad to entertain you guys.

There's more (if your state allows merely a vertically displayed plate): fit plate into sunroof mechanism! When you see a cop quickly open sunroof and plate pops up like the mini windscreen/noise buffer that's already in there.

Re: Front License Plates

We need one of those plates that 007 had that pops out or switches plates at a push of a button or perhaps activated by voice recognition or Bluetooth. Hey, we've gotta update those "Bond" gadgets to the 21st century after all.

Re: Front License Plates

Thank you so much everyone!!!

I'll checkout the tow hook and see if that will work.The DMV regulations in Southern Cali are very strict. I often avoid cities that enforce front license plates and this tow hook alternative will help.

Re: Front License Plates

Re: Front License Plates

The device from moweraxle uses the tow hook mount and does not require drilling any holes. The problem is that the offset license plate looks unattractive(high-tech word for ugly). What is needed is a mounting device that attaches into existing points or holes that can be drilled in unobtrusive locations.

Re: Front License Plates

Quote:atomic80 said:The dealership usually drills the holes over here in the US. We usually have to ask them not to put it on.

My dealer did not install the device and left it up to me. I chickened out as in Virginia, there is a $250 fine for not having a front plate. I've seen one or two Corvettes without the front plate, but given that the locals consider anyone driving a Porsche as being an outsider, they would tend to nail me for the "infraction." So I played it safe and installed the device and the plate.

By the way, there is an outfit that sells a plastic (and matching) device called "Bumperplugs," of which I have a set and will use in case I ever move to a state that doesn't require the front plate. They sell them in colors that match Porsche's paint and that of other upscale cars.

Re: Front License Plates

As I said, I put mine in to avoid the Virginia $250 fine for not having a front plate installed (the local rednecks would love to nail someone driving a "foreign" car), and if I happen to move to a State that doesn't require the front plate, I'll pay to get the front bumper filled and repainted. Frankly, it's not that expensive (under $1,000) and I am sure to be saving at least half that in tickets, if not more.

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Jim, I didn't have a front license plate and never had a problem in the Commonwealth. When I got pulled over for (alledgedly) speeding, I got a ticket for no front license plate. I got one of the mounts that uses the front tow hook. The judge dismissed that ticket.

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Surfer,

I assume you must live in the "Tidewater" region. If I have made a mistake, I'll get my body shop to fix the damage I did to the front bumper. Keep us posted to see if you get nailed by the VA State Police or other local "law enforcement" folks.